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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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